American gangsta rapper Snoop Dogg (formerly Snoop Doggy Dogg / real name: Calvin Broadus) was born in Long Beach California in 1972. His special talent as a rapper was first recognized by producer Dr. Dre, who showed him a number of times on his debut album The Chronic (1992). A year later Snoop made his debut with his own album Doggystyle, which also became a huge sales success. He has never been
… able to match the quality of that first album, but what he has achieved is independence. In 2002 Snoop Dogg has his own record label (he is' da boss') and he is a mentor to young rap talent (Lil 'Bow Wow). Moreover, he regularly makes nice CDs, for which he has the help of Dr. Dre no longer needs. On the album Paid Tha Cost To Be Da Bo $$ famous friends and colleagues like Jay-Z rap, Redman, Nate Dogg, Mr. Kane, Latoiya Williams, Ludacris and Warren G play along. Well-known producers are DJ Premier, Pharrell from The Neptunes and Just Blaze, the man behind Nelly's huge success. Thanks to them and thanks to strong songs like From Tha Chuuuch To Da Palace, Lollipop and Paper'd Up, Snoop Dogg consolidates his status in the rap mid-range and as long as he is 'da boss' we are not rid of him yet. (MvP)more
